Comedian Steve Rannazzisi lied about being in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11.

His publicist released a statement to the New York Times, saying, “I was not in the World Trade Center that day.”

“I don’t know why I said this. This was inexcusable. I am truly, truly sorry.”

“He is truly, truly pathetic,” said America, when asked for its response.

Rannazzisi, who stars in FX’s “The League,” is already being taken to task by one of his sponsors, Buffalo Wild Wings, for which he has done commercials. The chain released a statement to the Times, saying, “We are disappointed to learn of Steve’s misrepresentations regarding the events of September 11, 2001. We are currently re-evaluating our relationship with Steve pending a review of all the facts.”

In other words, their lawyers are making sure they can fire him.

In 2009, Rannazzisi told Marc Maron he was an account manager for Merrill Lynch, working on the south tower’s 54th floor when the first hijacked plane struck. He said he ran to safety just a few minutes before the second plane hit.

He also said, at the time, he was very worried about his girlfriend, who also worked at the World Trade Center. Then, Mr. Imagination said he had “falling dreams” after seeing the day’s tragedies.

TMZ reports Rannazzisi has said that it was a life-changing event that prompted him to follow his dreams in Hollywood.